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Apr 29, 2010 07:26AM
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LOL TRUE but people are saying that the twilight series are a shame and im like ugh are you serious they arre super popular and lots of people like them! :)
recently i read the bok evening news by arthur hailey a excellent fiction surrounding the life of the journalist and about the fourth estate, how they acquire the news, how they struggle and in between there will be kidnapping etc etc and is gripping novel and you will not close the book before completing
I'm so glad memoirs of a geisha is on here. that book was AMAZING.
I'm not saying Stephenie Meyer is the best author in the world, but I didn't enjoy reading until I read her series. Now I'm trying all kinds of new books and found that I can actually enjoy reading.
I like MY HUSBAND RAN OFF WITH THE NANNY AND GOD DO I MISS HER (amazon #6 fiction, humor out of 13,000 books) because it is very funny but also real. Portion of sales donated to The Retreat _ a shelter for abused women. Why does a husband sleep with a nanny and then the next nanny and then a three hundred pound nanny? Because her wife is so disorganized with 2 kids and a household he meant to destroy her. But that all happens right away and it gets very romantic and it is funny from the start.
Stephine Meyer understands the psychology of the teenage group- particularly girls! So she's liked more among the girl's community
Ayla wrote: "I'm so glad memoirs of a geisha is on here. that book was AMAZING."
The movie is also very good as beautiful! I lived in Japan as a child and it bought back memories.
The movie is also very good as beautiful! I lived in Japan as a child and it bought back memories.
I say respect all reads. A good book no matter what it is can bring out the best in all people. A good book can help you relate when you need it most or simply help you escape when the world gets to heavy. Whether its the Twilight Saga or Candide a good book is a good book. Its all on what you need fed the most at the time.
MICHAEL wrote: "This is a weird list, do i just add the books I'm planning on reading?" no u vote on the books u have read that u liked
I love the twilight series! I recon its the best and they better do the movie of all the series! Harry potter is also a good book- series :P xoxoxo
Gary wrote: "A couple not to be missed.Bringing Vincent Home by Madeleine Mysko,
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova.
Both are very well-written, both are debut novels and both were hard to put down. " true
Stephanie wrote: "I read alot. and I haven't finished looking at the list to my content but...I read one comment and it's fine they can have their opion but...I have to say Stephenie Meyer is an amazing author. You ..."i kno right twilight is da best
Samia wrote: "Stephanie Meyer is the best writer ever! Stargirl, I'm sorry, but I don't agree with your comment AT ALL."I like dat one :P
I think I did it wrong. I voted for books that I'd already read and liked, for the benefit of others who were thinking of reading them.I just joined Goodreads and am still learning how to use it.
For anyone who enjoys poetry- I just read a poetry book titled "Angst for the Memories". It was really great. Very versatile and very metaphorical in a beautiful way. I definitely reccomend it. It's by an author named Rachel Daigh. I hadn't heard of her before and I think it said it was her first book. I really hope to see more work from her. The book is definitely worth checking out. Very easily relatable. Has anyone else read this book?
Samia wrote: "the Twilight series is amazing!!"I knwwww!!!!
THE TWILIGHT SERIES IS EXTRAORDINARY TO READ
Twilight saga is okay and i liked it before the twihards came out now im not that big a fan
Nancy wrote: "I love being alerted to first books by authors. I take into consideration that the first book allows me to see the real writer before he/she is "formed" by the system. I know that each book there..."Try this new one, Energy by Doc Carson, its a fun read, www.doccarson.com
Good list. Now I have to make a list of the books I'm going to read next year..It's gonna be as big as the moon! Thanks guys :P
Rose wrote: "There are so many great books on here, some that I've read and some I've heard are just plain amazing. Of all these wonderful books, the ones at the top are STEPHENIE MEYER?? Are you kidding me? I ..."I totally agree with you 100%! She is NOT a good writer, HATE her style!
Matthew wrote: "Stephanie Meyer is "Pulp Fiction".. Not a literary giant, but merely entertainment. I think you have to allow for both types of literature and be willing to recognize something for what it is. I re..."Better vocabulary? Seriously? Only if you mean to describe how gorgeous and hot Edward is and how wonderful he is.
David wrote: "The Twilight Series is popular on here because there is no age limit on here and the votes all come from the teen set. There is hope however as my daughter is 14 and thinks the best book on here is..."To, David
I'm sorry but i'm very offended by your comment. I have read the twilight series and hate it (Maybe cause i'm a guy IDK) but my mom and 4 sisters love them. I like alot of books from the teen selection (Young adult) and the adult but i hate to kill a mocking bird. I like anne rice "Interview with a Vampire" and "The Vampire Lestat" along with alot of other adult books like "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" in fact I liked that whole triogy.
The whole point of me saying all this is that i think it is mean to think all teens are that way or that the reason for this is teens (like i said my mom liked them) Thats just stereotypical.
How would you like it if i blamed the reason for some of the books up there that i don't like on all the older people on this site?
Don't blame teens, look at everyone on this site with a neutrality to it all as though everyone were some universal age. Respect the differences in taste other's have. Try some of these books that the "Teens" are comenting on because of the passion it sparks in them, maybe it will spark something in yourself.
I know i'm picky to (I hate westerns) but i have read them (Maybe you've read the twilight books to IDK) still I don't say anything such as well you're old like my parents age that was populare then but this is now.
Thats what i feel like you're saying. If you read through all this thanks :)
Thats about everythng i have to say,
Yours truly,
Luke
Haha, most of these book were made into movies!
I don't think I have much in common with most of the voters on this list.
Rosemary wrote: "Beyond Ugly this book is really wonderful coz it starts ov really sad nd then itz so great at der end. i lyk it coz it really won'tz u 2 read more nd itz a true life story."Your English skills leave much to be desired. How is it that you can read and yet are unable to write?
Just because Twilight is at the top of the list, doesn't mean it's a bad list. This list is open to all ages, and though it isn't an amazing book in terms of literary value, it is highly entertaining, addictive, as well as being an easy read. I think I knocked all 4 books over in 3 days. Maybe less. Have I read better? Of course I have. So have most people. That said, it still doesn't decrease my love for the books, and if I want an easy read and I'm bored... I know Twilight ensures entertainment. My recommendations for this list however consist of Mockingjay, Cosmopolis, This Is Where I Leave You, The Perks of Being a Wall Flower, and The Night Watch. All 5 books I'm eager to read once I've completed Catching Fire, and On The Road.
Samia wrote: "The Host is a good book. I'm currently reading it. It's by Stephanie Meyer."
While I do believe this is a good book, don't you think the weird names for the different worlds/species kind of takes away from the book. The names are weird, and it doesn't feel like they should be named what they are. Glad you're enjoying it though, it's a great story line. I just wish SM was a little more realistic in naming things.
While I do believe this is a good book, don't you think the weird names for the different worlds/species kind of takes away from the book. The names are weird, and it doesn't feel like they should be named what they are. Glad you're enjoying it though, it's a great story line. I just wish SM was a little more realistic in naming things.
Luke wrote: "David wrote: "The Twilight Series is popular on here because there is no age limit on here and the votes all come from the teen set. There is hope however as my daughter is 14 and thinks the best b..."
You go, Luke. The point of social media, and user reviews, is to free us from the "these people like this" mentality of publishers, reviewers, and chainstore policy makers. Read what calls to you, no matter what anyone else says. I appreciate what To Kill a Mockingbird says as a social/historical message, but I can't say I enjoyed it.
As my plug for the day, if you like fantasy/romance, and brilliant writing, consider The Ballad of Young Tam Lin. Tam Lin must choose between his lover, the Queen of Elfland, and the young and (formerly) innocent Lady Janet Dunbar, the unmarried mother of his unborn baby. Sensual without being graphic, touching, thought-provoking, and gripping.
You go, Luke. The point of social media, and user reviews, is to free us from the "these people like this" mentality of publishers, reviewers, and chainstore policy makers. Read what calls to you, no matter what anyone else says. I appreciate what To Kill a Mockingbird says as a social/historical message, but I can't say I enjoyed it.
As my plug for the day, if you like fantasy/romance, and brilliant writing, consider The Ballad of Young Tam Lin. Tam Lin must choose between his lover, the Queen of Elfland, and the young and (formerly) innocent Lady Janet Dunbar, the unmarried mother of his unborn baby. Sensual without being graphic, touching, thought-provoking, and gripping.
Stephanie wrote: "Samia wrote: "I'm working on writing a book right now...
I hope maybe one day I can publish It."
Oh, I'm writing a book too. As far as I can tell I haven't copied any ideas for the plot...I'm n..."
When you are ready, check out Amazon's "Create Space." None of the economic traps of conventional self-publishing.
I hope maybe one day I can publish It."
Oh, I'm writing a book too. As far as I can tell I haven't copied any ideas for the plot...I'm n..."
When you are ready, check out Amazon's "Create Space." None of the economic traps of conventional self-publishing.
Good literature doesn't have to be difficult to read. What Stephenie Meyer has done for literature is awesome. Because of her books, she has inspired many young readers to read. I work in a high school and because of the Twilight series there are many students that actually enjoy reading now because FINALLY an author created a fun world. I believe that some of the criticism on here is due to the movies, not the books. The books paint a powerful fantasy world with just enough of realism to keep readers turning the pages. That doesn't sound like poor writing, that sounds inspiring. Twilight is a phenom for a reason. To criticize is basically calling millions of young readers idiots. I applaud any author that can touch millions of readers and inspire them to read on. This is coming from a fan of authors from William Shakespeare to Edgar Alan Poe and YES to Stepehenie Meyer. All authors have their own unique voice. That's what it's about.
The Twilight Series is the best book anyone will ever read. Go Team Edward!
I couldn't vote for even half of these. Horrible list really. To Kill a Mockingbird, Flowers for Algernon, The Hobbit, Fellowship of the Ring, and The Stand are the only good ones.
twilight.....great if you like your Vampires Sparkly but if you are looking for the true Vampire and not some teenage girls defination of one then stick to the White Wolf publishing/Dark Fantasy novels, they have Vampires down to a tee there.... Stephanie Myers can write for the teens but could she actually tackle a proper Vampire novel where they are what they are...i highly doubt that
I do like the White Wolf vampires, the way they did the clans and all. The Werewolves are even better!
i like the whole history they portrayed for the vampires being descendants of Cain and Lilith and the Garou were fantastic, i also liked some of the Wraith stories although there were not many of them, usually when i write a vampire or garou tale i nod to the White Wolf publishers for the fantasitc and rich background they put into thier creations.
